School district or education agency · NCES 3501470

Lake Arthur Municipal Schools

Lake Arthur, NM

District overview See comparisons

Students139

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students139

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$23,221

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNMUnited States

Students chronically absent2022–23

44.1%43.1%27.8%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 16.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$42,316$19,286$19,509

This district is $23,030 per student higher than the state figure and $22,807 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$23,221$15,582$15,859

This district is $7,639 per student higher than the state figure and $7,362 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$5,294$2,413$1,964

This district is $2,881 per student higher than the state figure and $3,330 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$4,169$272$336

This district is $3,897 per student higher than the state figure and $3,833 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,397$2,361$1,793

This district is $36 per student higher than the state figure and $604 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$11,809$8,747$8,742

This district is $3,062 per student higher than the state figure and $3,067 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,456$3,178$3,769

This district is $1,278 per student higher than the state figure and $687 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$20,846$7,352$11,715

This district is $13,494 per student higher than the state figure and $9,131 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$6,324$1,172$869

This district is $5,152 per student higher than the state figure and $5,455 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

9:114:115:1

This district is 5.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 6.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

168.0115.3138.9

This district is 52.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 29.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

39.614.418.5

This district is 25.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 21.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.8%99.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

22.9%5.1%2.6%

This district is 17.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 20.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

7.2%3.5%2.9%

This district is 3.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

22.8%19.6%12.0%

This district is 3.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

21.1%16.4%14.0%

This district is 4.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.7%1.8%3.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

76.9%95.4%95.8%

This district is 18.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 18.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+11.2%-2.5%+0.5%

This district is 13.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

92.8%74.8%50.6%

This district is 18.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 42.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%5.9%4.5%

This district is 5.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%9.2%9.0%

This district is 9.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%6.0%6.7%

This district is 6.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.6%8.2%5.1%

This district is 6.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

14.3%19.4%14.4%

This district is 5.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K10 students

7.2%

Kindergarten–grade 551 students

36.7%

Grades 6–830 students

21.6%

Grades 9–1248 students

34.5%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten10

Kindergarten5

Grade 112

Grade 212

Grade 38

Grade 49

Grade 55

Grade 613

Grade 711

Grade 86

Grade 914

Grade 109

Grade 1113

Grade 1212

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino102 (73.4%)

White33 (23.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (1.4%)

Black or African American2 (1.4%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

10Students enrolled in pre-K

1Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

9.9:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District7.2%

NM3.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

23.4All district staff, full-time equivalent

14.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

5.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

0.8School administrators, full-time equivalent

1.4Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers1 FTE

Elementary teachers6.6 FTE

Secondary teachers6.1 FTE

Ungraded teachers1 FTE

Other support staff1 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

8Total completers

8Regular diplomas

11Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

NM99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District22.9%

NM5.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

22.8%Students learning English28 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District22.8%

NM19.6%

U.S.12.0%

21.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services26 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District21.1%

NM16.4%

U.S.14.0%

2.7%Students with Section 504 plans1 students · 1 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.7%

NM1.8%

U.S.3.9%

7.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services9 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District7.3%

NM4.0%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

76.9%Teachers reported as certified

11Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District76.9%

NM95.4%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

126children ages 5 to 17

18estimated to live in families below the poverty line

14.3%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District14.3%

NM19.4%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NM receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

South Valley PrepAlbuquerque, NM141 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Alma D'Arte CharterLas Cruces, NM137 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community SchoolLas Cruces, NM133 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Des Moines Municipal SchoolsDes Moines, NM137 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Elida Municipal SchoolsElida, NM147 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

22.2%Federal

55.5%State

22.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$23,221Total current spending per student

$12,919Instruction per student

$9,382Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.3MFederal revenue22.2% of total revenue

$3.2MState revenue55.5% of total revenue

$1.3MLocal revenue22.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$12,919Instructionper student

$9,382Student and instructional supportper student

$2,397Special educationper student

$2,434Building operations and maintenanceper student

$338Student transportationper student

$919Food servicesper student

$221Technologyper student

People costs

$1.6MSalaries$11,809 per student

$606KEmployee benefits$4,456 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$567KEquipmentFY 2023

$720KCapital outlay$5,294 per student

$153KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$2.8MDebt outstanding at year end$20,846 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$860KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$81KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$39KTitle I$287 per student

$54KIDEA special education$397 per student

$10KCareer and technical education$74 per student

$130KChild nutrition$956 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$26,192

FY 2023$23,221

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,904

FY 2023$5,294

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$18,560

FY 2023$20,846

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–219.4%

10 of 106 students

2021–2229.8%

34 of 114 students

2022–2344.1%

56 of 127 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

0Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

0Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?No comparable trendCheck state-reported resultsExplore and compare →Are students missing too much school?44.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 127 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$23,221current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?No counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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